Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Victoria, Victoria, BC

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Victoria

$2,022/mo

decreased by30%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Victoria is $2,022 per month as of August 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $97 more per month.

$3.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Victoria

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Victoria rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Downtown Victoria, Victoria, BC

Average rent prices in Downtown Victoria have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 30% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Downtown Victoria, Victoria, BC

Rent prices in Downtown Victoria vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Victoria is $2,000, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Victoria run $2,212 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,950.

Listings

Studio

$1,721

4%

32%

1 bedroom

$2,095

No Change

34%

2 bedroom

$2,838

No Change

40%

3 bedroom

$4,025

4%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,721

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

34%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,838

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

40%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,025

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Victoria, Victoria, BC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Downtown Victoria, Victoria, BC compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Downtown Victoria and Fairfield by all bedroom counts and property types.

Downtown Victoria

Median rent price$2,022
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,912
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Victoria, Victoria, BC is 6% higher than the median rent in Fairfield, Victoria, BC.

Discover rentals in Downtown Victoria, Victoria, BC

Spencer Block - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

1d ago

8.7

Very good

Spencer Block

635 Chatham St, Victoria, BC V8T 0G4

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,726–$3,195

Apartment for rent

Hudson House - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4m ago

9.1

Excellent

Hudson House

1700 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC V8W 0G8

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,750–$3,375

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

The Churchill - York Collection - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

The Churchill - York Collection

725 Yates St, Victoria, BC V8W 1L6

1 bed

1 bath

$2,055–$2,095

Apartment for rent

777 Herald Street #2105 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Condo for rent

Available Jul 1

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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Victoria, Victoria, BC

Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Victoria rental market.

How much is rent in Downtown Victoria?

The average rent in Downtown Victoria is $2,022 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Victoria?

Average rent prices in Downtown Victoria have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 30% since last year.

How does Downtown Victoria rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Victoria is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $97 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Victoria?

To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Victoria, you'd need to earn approximately $81,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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